Can you revive the spark in a long-term relationship? Science reveals all
Feb 13, 2016 09:48 am UTC| Life
At the beginning of a romantic relationship, passion is not in short supply. The thrills of learning all about your beloved, sharing new experiences, and having plenty of sex, create an exhilarating state of desire and...
People with learning disabilities want to find love too
Feb 12, 2016 09:42 am UTC| Life
This Valentines Day will once again see a celebration of love. Unfortunately for many people with learning disabilities, this is just a dream. Although they may want to be in a relationship, they are often faced with...
The rise and rise of Hinglish in India
Feb 11, 2016 10:56 am UTC| Life
English is widely acknowledged as the worlds most successful language. It has developed over the 20th century into a global lingua franca, the most widely used language on the internet, and the clear leader in education...
Social mobility isn't just about 18-year-olds: adults need life chances too
Feb 11, 2016 08:38 am UTC| Insights & Views Life
The prime minister has pledged to double the number of students from disadvantaged backgrounds entering higher education by 2020. David Cameron has signalled an all-out attack on poverty and has thrown down the gauntlet to...
What is this thing called love?
Feb 11, 2016 07:45 am UTC| Life
Love it or loathe it, Valentines Day is a celebration of romantic love. But what exactly is romantic love? Researchers are increasingly interested in this question, and the answer is not at all clear. What is an...
Adoption not necessarily the best solution for troubled child protection system
Feb 11, 2016 07:26 am UTC| Life
Victorian child protection law reforms due to come into effect next month will give parents two years from when a child is removed to demonstrate that the child should be returned to their care. Failure to do so will...
Should you be my Valentine? Research helps identify good and bad romantic relationships
Feb 11, 2016 06:59 am UTC| Life
Will you be my Valentine? People all across the country say those words in the run-up to February 14 and the Valentines Day holiday. Whether youre asking a brand new paramour or a long-term partner, the question can...